Bobby Van’s holds a miniature empire of steak in New York, with three locations in Midtown and one in the Financial District. Loyal regulars swear by the consistently well-chosen cuts of steak, plump lobsters and gracious service (in a food niche known for grumpy waiters). You can lighten the load with an extensive list of seafood appetizers, from crabmeat cocktails to baked clams.

Bobby Van’s holds a miniature empire of steak in New York, with three locations in Midtown and one in the Financial District. Loyal regulars swear by the consistently well-chosen cuts of steak, plump lobsters and gracious service (in a food niche known for grumpy waiters). You can lighten the load with an extensive list of seafood appetizers, from crabmeat cocktails to baked clams.